What is certain and uncertain?

What is certain and uncertain?

If you’re certain of something, you’re sure of it. When you’re uncertain, you don’t know. If you don’t know the answer to a math question, you’re uncertain.

What is meant by in no uncertain terms?

: in a very clear and direct way My mother told me in no uncertain terms to never say that word again!

How do you use no uncertain terms?

If you say that someone tells a person something in no uncertain terms, you are emphasizing that they say it strongly and clearly so that there is no doubt about what they mean. She told him in no uncertain terms to go away.

What do you mean by uncertain?

1a : not known beyond doubt : dubious an uncertain claim. b : not having certain knowledge : doubtful remains uncertain about her plans. c : not clearly identified or defined a fire of uncertain origin. 2 : not constant : variable, fitful an uncertain breeze.

How would you describe something uncertain?

Some common synonyms of uncertainty are doubt, dubiety, mistrust, skepticism, and suspicion. While all these words mean “lack of sureness about someone or something,” uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result.

How do you use uncertain?

Uncertain sentence example

1. He was silent, uncertain how to answer.
2. She’d seemed uncertain and scared, though.
3. She held up her arm, uncertain how to release it.
4. Deidre clenched her fists, uncertain what game the deity played with her.

Is there a whale of time?

Definition of ‘have a whale of a time’ If you say that someone is having a whale of a time, you mean that they are enjoying themselves very much. I had a whale of a time in Birmingham.

What is uncertain situation?

1 not able to be accurately known or predicted. the issue is uncertain. 2 when postpositive, often foll by: of not sure or confident (about) a man of uncertain opinion. 3 not precisely determined, established, or decided.

How do you say something is uncertain?

Synonyms

1. uncertain. adjective. not feeling sure about what to do, whether something is true etc.
2. unsure. adjective. not certain about something.
3. doubtful. adjective. not feeling certain about something.
4. dubious. adjective.
5. tentative. adjective.
6. unconvinced. adjective.
7. sceptical. adjective.
8. bewildered. adjective.

What is the range of uncertainty?

Uncertainty as used here means the range of possible values within which the true value of the measurement lies. This definition changes the usage of some other commonly used terms. For example, the term accuracy is often used to mean the difference between a measured result and the actual or true value.

What causes uncertainty?

Uncertainty is a major cause of stress Uncertainty interrupts our ability to plan for the future. Normally, our brains make decisions for the future based on our past experiences. When the future is uncertain or we’re experiencing something new, we can’t rely on past experiences to inform our decision-making.

What does it mean when someone tells you in no uncertain terms?

If someone tells a person something in no uncertain terms, they say it strongly and clearly so that there is no doubt about what they mean. She told him in no uncertain terms to go away. See also: no, term

What does the contract say in no uncertain terms?

The contract states, in no uncertain terms, what must happen in cases like this. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. Cliché in very specific and direct language.

When did I told Abdul so in no uncertain terms?

This double negative appears to have become very popular about the middle of the twentieth century. Lawrence Durrell used it in Balthazar (1958): “I told Abdul so in no uncertain terms.” A slightly slangier synonym is loud and clear. Want to thank TFD for its existence?